Billionaire Profile
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Global Rank
#2033

Image: Luo, An; Li, Xinbo; Zhang, Xuecheng; Zhan, Huadong; Du, Hewei; Zhang, Yubo; Peng, Xiongbo | CC BY 4.0 | via Wikimedia Commons

Zhang Yubo

CEO, Semiconductor
CHINA
Real-Time Net Worth
$2.049B
Estimated based on Semiconductor stock value as of May 3, 2026
0% (24h)
Age
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Source
Semiconductor
Industry
Manufacturing
Citizenship
CHINA

Biography

Zhang Yubo is a cofounder of Moore Threads Technology Co., a Chinese semiconductor maker. As of March 2026, he holds a net worth estimated at $1.7 billion, placing him at #2386 on Forbes' Billionaires list. Zhang's career includes senior executive roles at Nvidia and Pony AI before co-founding Moore Threads in 2020. The company went public in Shanghai in December 2025, raising $1.1 billion.

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In-Depth Profile

Early Career and Education

Zhang Yubo's early career involved significant roles in the tech industry. Before founding Moore Threads, he held senior executive positions at both Nvidia and Pony AI, gaining valuable experience in the semiconductor and autonomous driving sectors. He received his Bachelor's degree in mechanical design and manufacturing from Jilin University of Technology in China in 1999.

Rise to Success with Moore Threads

In 2020, Zhang co-founded Moore Threads Technology Co., a Chinese semiconductor company. The company's primary goal is to compete with established players like Nvidia. A pivotal moment in Zhang's career was Moore Threads' IPO on the Shanghai stock exchange in December 2025, where the company raised $1.1 billion. The company's Chairman and CEO, Zhang Jianzhong, is also a billionaire.

Key Business Strategies

Moore Threads' success is built on strategic decisions, including a focus on developing advanced semiconductors and aiming to become a key player in China's growing tech industry. The company is also benefiting from China's push for technological self-reliance amid U.S. restrictions on selling advanced semiconductors. The company's initial public offering is one of the most anticipated in China.

Philanthropy

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Career Milestones

2005

Joined Xunlei Limited

One of the core founding members of the company, and served various management positions including a senior vice president.

2015-2020

CEO of Beijing Nesound International Media Corp

Combined the advantages of live broadcasting and traditional film & television businesses.

2020

Cofounded Moore Threads Technology Co.

A Chinese semiconductor maker.

2025

Moore Threads IPO

The company went public in Shanghai, raising $1.1 billion.